TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE- ▸ Emollient: dry-feel oil-phase ester for skin and color cosmetics
- ▸ Skin conditioning: cosmetic skin-conditioning ester
- ▸ Oil-phase carrier: emollient base for personal-care emulsions
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate (INCI Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate; CAS 94109-09-8) is a light, oxidatively stable emollient diester — neopentyl glycol esterified with caprylic/capric (C8/C10) fatty acids. Its branched, fully-esterified neopentyl backbone resists oxidation and gives a dry, silky, non-greasy skin-feel with excellent spreadability and pigment wetting.
What is neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate?
It is the di-ester of neopentyl glycol with C8/C10 fatty acids. The quaternary (neopentyl) carbon leaves no reactive hydrogens on the central carbon, which makes the ester unusually stable to oxidation and heat, while the short branched acids keep it light and fast-spreading. It is a clear, low-odor, low-viscosity liquid.
Applications by sector
Skin & sun care. A light, dry-feel emollient and spreading agent that reduces greasiness and improves rub-out in lotions, creams and sunscreens. Color cosmetics. A stable pigment-wetting and dispersing ester with a smooth, dry finish in foundations, lip and makeup. Stability. Its oxidative stability suits long-shelf-life and anhydrous systems. These describe formulation behavior, not skin-health claims.
Forms and grades
Supplied as a clear liquid; confirm grade on the RFQ. Related emollient esters: isopropyl myristate, isononyl isononanoate; compared in the emollient ester selection guide.
Handling and documentation
Each lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA); request the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for handling data.
Bulk supply and RFQ
RawSource supplies neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate in bulk to personal-care formulators, with CoA and SDS per lot. Submit an RFQ with your grade and target quantity.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate |
| CAS Number | 94109-09-8 |
| Chemical type | Neopentyl-glycol di-ester of C8/C10 fatty acids |
| Appearance | Clear, low-odor liquid |
| Character | Light, dry, fast-spreading; oxidatively stable; pigment dispersant |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; oil-soluble |
| Flammability / handling | Refer to the current SDS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate used for?
It (CAS 94109-09-8) is a light, oxidatively stable emollient diester used as a dry-feel spreading agent and a stable pigment-wetting ester in skin care, sun care and color cosmetics.
Why is it oxidatively stable?
Its neopentyl-glycol backbone has a quaternary central carbon with no reactive hydrogens, so the ester resists oxidation and heat better than many emollients — useful for long shelf life and anhydrous formulas.
What is the CAS of neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate?
It is CAS 94109-09-8. It is supplied to a grade specification; the CoA documents each lot.
How is bulk supply and quoting handled?
RawSource supplies it as a liquid in bulk with CoA and SDS per lot. Pricing is quote-based on grade and volume; submit an RFQ with your target quantity.
Disclaimer. Information on this page — including chemical properties, identifiers, hazard, transport (DOT/UN) and tariff (HS) classifications, and applications — is provided for general reference and is compiled from authoritative public sources (e.g. PubChem). Values are typical and are not a guaranteed specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot you purchase governs. Products are sold for industrial and professional use only. Nothing here is a medical, health, or efficacy claim, or advice. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, transport or disposal, and confirm regulatory status, classification and suitability for your application and jurisdiction. Hazard, transport and tariff classifications must be verified for your specific shipment. RawSource makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for use of this information.